physicsworld.com newswire (Week 7)

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Headline news Quantum random walk puts a limit on superposition 12 Feb, 2015 Caesium atom violates "macrorealistic" assumptions Geophysicists blast their way to the bottom of tectonic plates 11 Feb, 2015 Seismic-imaging method takes best "picture" yet of slippery zone beneath plates Dark matter seen in the Milky Way's core 10 Feb, 2015 Astronomers provide the first direct evidence that dark matter abounds in the inner part of our galaxy Particle pioneer Val Fitch dies at 91 9 Feb, 2015 US physicist discovered fundamental symmetry violation in the decay of K-mesons Planck pins down the end of the cosmic 'dark ages' 6 Feb, 2015 Star formation began 100 million years later than previously thought Enjoy 10 of the best Physics Worldarticles on light The International Year of Light is a brilliant initiative, and to celebrate it, we at Physics Worldhave brought together 10 of our very best feature articles about light. From Hubble's greatest hits to smart holography, there is something for everyone in this free-to-read digital-only edition ofPhysics World. Enjoy the issue today online or via our app.   In depth Quantum-inspired art 12 Feb, 2015 Robert P Crease drops in on an exhibition exploring how quantum physics inspires graphic artists Free 3-month trial Join the Institute of Physics today as an IOPimember and get free access to the digital edition of Physics World for three months, no obligation. Follow this link and enter promo code "newswire2015" at the payment stage. Get started with a free trial. Videos and podcasts A single light of science  29 Jan, 2015 Video An introduction to the International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies (IYL 2015) The ever-expanding Zooniverse  20 Jan, 2015 Podcast Chris Lintott discusses the evolving nature of citizen science White papers Achieving better adhesion with proper surface preparation Achieving good adhesion not only depends on selecting the right adhesive, but also on implementing the best surface-preparation techniques. A white paper from Master Bond. Get your free download here. Blog Photonics by the Bay 12 Feb, 2015 A brief tour of the Photonics West conference in San Francisco, California Big data offers biomedical insights 11 Feb, 2015 How computers can speed up the discovery of new drugs to treat everything from flu to cancer Physics meets biology in Baltimore 10 Feb, 2015 Trapped by the delights of biophysics Poetry please, a protein-folding app for your phone, and a new home for the Institute of Physics 6 Feb, 2015 Excerpts from the Red Folder Jobs from brightrecruits.com New employer video: Watch the "Discover CGG" video here 3 year PhD studentship in computer graphics (measurement-based material creation) Postdoctoral research physicist – ultrasound physics Electronic field service specialist HMC teacher-training programme Lecturer in first-year engineering PhD student position in ultralow-noise transistors and amplifiers Postdoc position in experimental physics on flowing matter under confinement Theoretical study of quantum and classical effects in photonic systems Conception and experimental techniques engineer Industry updates from Physics Connect New CO2 quality is top priority: Ultrasound piezo elements in medical technology Better software delivers better science The medicalphysicsweb reviews – 2014 Visit Physics Connect to search for products, services and expertise. Key suppliers Trioptics For almost 20 years TRIOPTICS GmbH has been known as a leading manufacturer of optical test equipment. Today the company is focused on research and development of accurate and fully PC-controlled optical test instruments for industrial and scientific use.Find out how we can help you. Alfa Aesar Alfa Aesar is a leading manufacturer and supplier of research chemicals, metals and materials, with a global product range of over 41,000 products.Find out how we can help you. Corporate partners